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Gun Violence

From left, Interim PPD Commissioner John Stanford, District Attorney of Philadelphia Larry Krasner and others participate in a panel, seated at a table, with a slideshow visible behind them.
Community

Philly activists, police, and politicians discuss blueprint to stem gun violence

On Saturday, community activists, policymakers, and law enforcement officials talked about how to reduce shootings in Philadelphia.

15 hours ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Penn Live Arts will feature works addressing gun violence in upcoming season

The new season, opening this weekend, will feature works by hip-hop dancer and choreographer Rennie Harris and the Negro Ensemble Company, Inc.

24 hours ago

Drones are displayed on a table
Politics & Policy

Philly considering drones for community policing

Philadelphia already uses drones on a limited basis. Officials heard testimony from cops from other cities on how they are using drones to fight crime.

2 days ago

Two people wearing safety vests stand at a street corner. A SEPTA bus and passersby are visible in the background.
Education

Pa. lawmakers push for state funding for school monitoring program in hopes of slowing gun violence

The School District of Philadelphia launched its Safe Path gun violence prevention program in 2022. Pa. lawmakers are now calling for $50 million in state funds to expand it.

2 days ago

The front of a grocery store.
Community
6abc

Store clerk shot during argument in Philadelphia’s Summerdale neighborhood

Police say the 47-year-old male clerk was unloading soda bottles outside of the business when the gunfire rang out.

3 days ago

Curtis Jones sits at his desk in City Council Chambers
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia Crime Summit to lay out gun violence prevention blueprint

Activists, lawmakers, and business leaders will spend Saturday discussing gun violence action items. They plan to send a “white paper” to the next mayor.

4 days ago

Emmanuel Bussie speaks to a group of volunteers.
Community

Operation Hug the Block marches on: Late-night Peace Patrols, community safety, and a City Council promise

On Monday, 12 City Council members voiced their support for the project, following an attempt by an unknown person to scare away volunteers on patrol in Kensington.

4 days ago

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Community

‘Say his name’: Hundreds flood Philly streets after judge dismisses charges in police killing of Eddie Irizarry Jr.

"These buildings ... they don't need your protection,” Mike Africa Jr. said of police. “Who needs your protection is people like Eddie.”

4 days ago

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In this Thursday, March 1, 2018, photo a rack displaying various models of semi-automatic sporting rifles is shown at Duke's Sport Shop in New Castle, Pa. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Studio 2

The True Story of the AR-15 Rifle, NJ Sen. Bob Menendez Bribery Charges

The 20 million AR-15s in the U.S. today are a symbol of constitutional freedom, evil and terror. A new book, 'American Gun', traces the weapon's history and transformation.

Air Date: September 26, 2023 12:00 pm

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Mark Dial walking into courthouse
Courts & Law

Judge dismisses all charges against Philly police officer Mark Dial after Eddie Irizarry killing

Dial was suspended after officials said he refused to cooperate with investigators. Police said Dial was fired in mid-September.

5 days ago

People seated in City Hall watch a documentary on the screen at the front of the room.
Community

‘A Hope that Lights the Way’: New documentary on Black men and boys in Philadelphia hosts screenings

Produced in part by Philadelphia's Office of Black Male Engagement, the two-hour documentary introduces representatives from community groups working throughout the city.

6 days ago

Yullio Robbins carries a sign and wears a shirt with images of her son, James.
Community

‘Til my voice is gone’: 7 years after her son’s murder, a Philadelphia mother is guiding others through grief

Hundreds of families are affected by gun violence across Philadelphia each year — many cases go unsolved, leaving those left behind to grieve and fight for justice.

1 week ago

Listen 1:31
Kamala Harris
NPR
Politics & Policy

Biden is creating a new White House office focused on gun violence prevention

Gun-control activists have been privately advocating for such an office for years and it comes as hopes of additional gun reform legislation seem unlikely.

1 week ago

Sheriff Rochelle Bilal watches as First Deputy Tariq El-Shabazz speaks at a press conference.
Courts & Law

Philadelphia sheriff disputes controller report that her office can’t account for nearly 200 guns

On Thursday, Bilal said her office submitted a 159-page response regarding the guns on June 8 that included details of her office’s investigation.

1 week ago

Mark Dial entering the courthouse
Courts & Law
6abc

Bail revoked for Mark Dial, Philadelphia police officer charged in fatal shooting of Eddie Irizarry

Officer Mark Dial was charged with murder and was later released on $50,000 bail on September 8.

2 weeks ago

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